S spyro turismo Reputable Apr 1, 2014 1 0 4,510 Apr 1, 2014 #1 my computer power cycles when i switch it on ,then i later went in for assus hd 6970 direct cu and when i am gaming it shuts down and restarts.i am using a quiet psu 550 watts which have 12 rail volts @ 18 amps .what could be causing this
my computer power cycles when i switch it on ,then i later went in for assus hd 6970 direct cu and when i am gaming it shuts down and restarts.i am using a quiet psu 550 watts which have 12 rail volts @ 18 amps .what could be causing this
Solution popatim Apr 1, 2014 Most like your power supply is too small for the job. The Asus draws 190w when engaged which is 15amps. Move up to a PSU with more amps on the rail.
Most like your power supply is too small for the job. The Asus draws 190w when engaged which is 15amps. Move up to a PSU with more amps on the rail.
popatim Titan Moderator Dec 2, 2009 38,881 973 135,890 Apr 1, 2014 Solution #2 Most like your power supply is too small for the job. The Asus draws 190w when engaged which is 15amps. Move up to a PSU with more amps on the rail. Upvote 1 Downvote Solution
Most like your power supply is too small for the job. The Asus draws 190w when engaged which is 15amps. Move up to a PSU with more amps on the rail.
Eduello Judicious Mar 2, 2014 9,075 0 32,960 Apr 4, 2014 #3 +1 for popatim. Before getting a new PSU you should check your temperatures under load since those could also be causing this. Upvote 0 Downvote
+1 for popatim. Before getting a new PSU you should check your temperatures under load since those could also be causing this.